in eskrido, they are
1- vertical downward to crown
2- diagonal down backhand to right side of head
3- diagonal down forehand to left side of head
4- diagonal upward backhand to right ribs
5-diagonal upward forehand to left ribs
6- horizontal backhand to right stomach
7- horizontal forehand to left stomach
8- diagonal downward backhand to knee
9- diagonal downward forehand to knee
10- backhand thrust to collarbone
11- forehand thrust to collarbone
12- straight thrust to stomach

The 2 systems also have different footwork. For example, in basic eskrido drills the lead leg is switched on almost every strike from forehand to backhand.

Have you trained all these styles? Or are you just handy with the google search?

Not from experience, I have a habit of starting projects which lose their way and stay unfinished.

When I first started coming across different systems of angles I tried putting them into spreadsheets so I could compare them side by side. I think my intent was to compare similar angles against footwork theories, blocks, counters etc..

It didn’t take me long to realise the scope of this project was beyond what one person could achieve on google when it gets quiet at work. It’s not much more than a list with a few extras now.

I kept my notes but they are very old and some parts may need correcting.

My own FMA training started with a Inosanto style JKD group. I really liked the system but I preferred the training and atmosphere at the Doce Pares club I ended up with.

The past few years the closest I’ve been to FMA training is stick sparring once with my BJJ instructor (his style was Battlefield Kali) it was fun using the padded sticks but I definitely prefer rattan for the feel.

I was set to start with a Kalaki Arkanis group (spelling?) this year but I ended up doing a Foil Fencing intro course instead. So much fun, got my ass kicked in the begginers tournament but got a Bronze medal as a souvenier. Recommend it as a real eye opener on the art of thrusts.

I’ll probably have a whole new set of angles to Learn when I do get back to FMA with the new group.

1: falling forehand diagional to collarbone
2: falling backhand diagional to knee
3: horizontal forehand to hip or elbow
4: falling backhand diagional to collarbone
5: rising curving thrust from forehand side to belly
6: rising cut from backhand side to hip or elbow
7: rising cut from forehand side to hip or elbow (bolo)
8: palm up straight thrust from backhand side to throat
9: palm down curving thrust from forehand side to side of chest
10: palm up curving thrust from backhand side to side of chest
11: curving palm down gouge from forehand side to eye
12: curving palm up gouge from backhand side to eye

Some people have mentioned the rationale behind their ennumberada (simplicity for the clock and asterix, most to least useful for Chili's 11, etc.).

Some other ideas for the order of the basic 12:
*smooth transition between each strike so they can be practised in a set and teach a little about combining strikes
*unexpected transitions to add an element of surprise (e.g. 1 is a high falling diagonal from forehand, opponent expects 2 to be a high falling diagonal from backhand, switch to low line instead)
*being different for the sake of being different to some other group